ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOOLS, INC.

INTERNET PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for visiting the Association of Minority Health Professions Schools (AMHPS) website and for reviewing the AMHPS’s Privacy Policy. The Association of Minority Health Professions Schools is committed to protecting your privacy throughout our organization. This notice explains AMHPS online information collection and use practices. By visiting the AMHPS website at www.minorityhealth.org, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Notice.

When you submit any information via this website, you can be confident that it is safe and secure. Information shared by individuals on applications, forms or surveys is used solely by the appropriate AMHPS staff.

AMHPS does not disclose, give, sell or transfer any information about AMHPS website visitors unless required for law enforcement or otherwise required by law.

For site security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, AMHPS website host employs software programs to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause malicious damage.

Data Collection
AMHPS does not collect any personal information when you visit our website unless you choose to provide that information. We do collect general statistical information about visitors to our site for the sole purpose of facilitating communication, conducting business between the AMHPS and users of our site, and for improving AMHPS services and procedures.

During a visit to the AMHPS website, if the website is simply browsed or information downloaded, certain information will be gathered and stored automatically about the visit. We automatically collect and store only the following information:

• the internet domain and IP address;
• the operating system and information about the browser used when accessing the site;
• the visit date and time;
• if AMHPS is designated as a home page;
• the pages visited; and
• the address of the website visited immediately prior to visiting the AMHPS website
• The duration of the visit to the AMHPS website

Collection and analysis of this information in the aggregate will help us enhance site performance, improve informational materials available on our website, and improve overall service.

Personal information
We do not collect personally identifiable information unless it is provided to us voluntarily and knowingly. The type of personal information typically collected includes:
• First and Last Name
• Street Address
• Telephone Number
• Email Address
• Pictures
• Biographic Success Stories

Personal information is requested for certain online activities:
• Program applications
• Registration
• Registration/Exhibit Fees
• Requests- email through “contact us”
• Contributions- if you choose to donate to our organization, we maintain a record of your contribution. Credit card numbers are held only until the charge can be processed, then the number is only available to the Department of Finance for the purpose of problem resolution
• Surveys/Questionnaires
Data Use

We limit the use of information provided to us on our website to the following:

Internal use
1. If you do not complete a form or request giving the AMHPS information to identify yourself then we will have no personally identifiable information about you. We will only use aggregate information derived in part, from your use of our site to improve our site and services to you.
2. If you provide personal information, we may enter your name into our participant database and contact you in order to:
a. Provide notification of acceptance or rejection to AMHPS programs
b. Requests for additional information to assist in the review of an application for an AMHPS program
c. Complete voluntary surveys seeking feedback for quality and service improvement.
d. Supply you with information about AMHPS programs and activities
e. Request your participation in an AMHPS evaluation study.
3. We collect the email addresses of those who communicate with us by email. Inquiries may be forwarded to the appropriate AMHPS department for response and may be entered into our participant database. If your name is entered into our database, we may contact you (see (2) above).
4. If an email message to AMHPS is sent or a questionnaire, form or other online survey found on the AMHPS website is completed, AMHPS will maintain the information in accordance with applicable federal law.

External use
AMHPS occasionally will hire other companies to provide limited services on our behalf. We will only provide those companies the information they need to deliver the service and prohibit them from using that information for any other purpose.

Children
The AMHPS does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's Internet usage and to help enforce our Privacy Policy by instructing their children to never provide information on this Site without their permission.

External Links
The privacy policy stated herein applies only to your use of the AMHPS website. The AMHPS site contains links to other sites, including sites that have a special relationship with us. We do not disclose personably identifiable information to those operating linked sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or their content. Links to other sites do not imply an endorsement of the materials or policies on those websites. You should read the privacy policies of each site you visit to determine what information that site may be collecting on you.

Use of Cookies
We use cookies, small files that are sent to your Web browser and stored on your computer’s hard drive, to improve you website experience. The cookie is used to speed up your access to the website and the information you wish to see, but does not contain any personal information. The majority of Web browsers accept cookies, but the “help” menu on your browser should give you options for preventing, accepting, or receiving notice of new cookies. However, please be aware that if you block cookies, some website functionality may be lost.

Your Options
We respect your privacy and allow you to control the level of internal and/or external sharing of your personal information. Specify your request for sharing personal information by contacting:

Email:
info@minorityhealth.org

Mail:
The Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc.
1190 W. Druid Hills Drive, Suite T-50
Atlanta, GA 30329-2121
Attn: Human Resources

Access
Upon request, we will provide you with the contact information we maintain about you so that you may request corrections. This information will be sent via postal mail, which we believe is the most secure method of communication. Please contact us by email at info@minorityhealth.org or in writing at:

The Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc.
1190 West Druid Hills Drive, Suite T-50
Atlanta, GA 30329-2121
Attn: Human Resources

To protect your privacy and security, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before providing information or making updates to our database.

Data Security
We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information and to honoring your choices for its intended use. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we strive to maintain physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards. Your data is stored in password-controlled servers where our staff is located. Personably identifiable data can only be accessed by designated AMHPS employees. Our staff is educated about the importance of safeguarding your information and is bound by a confidentiality agreement.

Terms of Use, Notices, and Revisions
If you choose to visit the site, your visit and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use Agreement, including limitations on damages and application of the law of the State of Georgia. If you have a concern about privacy at our websites, please send an email with a detailed description of your concern to info@minorityhealth.org and we will try to resolve it. Our activities and site change constantly. The Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy may change also. Our use of information that we receive and store is subject to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use in effect at the time of our use of such information. If we decided to change our Privacy Policy, we will post the revised Privacy Policy on this site.

Contact Us
We welcome your feedback and questions about this privacy statement. If you wish to contact us for any reason, send an email to:
info@minorityhealth.org

The Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc.
1190 West Druid Hills Drive, Suite T-50
Atlanta, GA 30329-2121